Traditional Hopi Kachinas: A New Generation of Carvers by Johnathan S. Day

Jonathan Day gives the reader an in-depth look at the differences between contemporary kachina dolls made for collectors and traditional kachina dolls made for ceremonial use. With a glimpse into the lives of the carvers, this book explains the cultural significance of the kachina and the popularity of collecting traditional-style dolls. The ninety color photographs and intimate interveiws with the artists will take the reader into an art form that celebrates the cultural depths of the Hopi.